ZIP 26347 (Flemington, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26347: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Taylor County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 48 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Taylor County compares with West Virginia
Taylor County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Taylor County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Taylor County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.7 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 61% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.6% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.7% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.7% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 7.3% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 72% below the state |
Taylor County has lower values than West Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for ZIP 26347: I-79 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 26347.
Overview
Taylor County has recorded 48 truck crashes since 2015, with 20 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 98 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 53.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (16.7%).
Road surface: 14.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 26347 is I-79, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-20 (1), US-119 (1) and US-250 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Taylor County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26347 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-79; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 31.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- With 14.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above West Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Taylor County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 2 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| US-119 | 1 |
| US-250 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Taylor County) |
|---|---|
| SR-119 | 7 |
| SR-50 | 3 |
| Rt 119, Webster Pike | 2 |
| Us Rt 050 | 2 |
| Us Rt 119 | 2 |
| Us Rt 250 | 2 |
| County Rt 36, Long Run Rd | 1 |
| County Rt 50 George Washington | 1 |
ZIP 26347 at a glance
| Population | 2,807 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,250 |
| Median home value | $132,179 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Taylor County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 6 | +600% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | -2% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 2 | -58% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26347
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 26347?
Since 2015, 48 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Taylor County (20 injured, 1 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 26347?
NHTSA data shows I-79 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 26347 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 26347?
Truck crashes in Taylor County peak in January, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 26347?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Taylor County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 26347 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 22.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Taylor County, vs 57.6 for West Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 26347?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.